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No matter what industry you seek to work in, your resume is crucial to your appeal as a candidate. Resumes get your foot in the door of a company. However, getting resume tips from family or friends may not always produce the most accurate advice. And if you fail to…...

Over my career of two decades in the staffing industry, I have witnessed all kinds of innovative interview techniques being adopted by job applicants to ensure that their interviews produce positive results. Every professional has their own repertoire of interview tools to recommend. Personally, I always advise job seekers to…...

Among each generation, there are stereotypes. These stereotypes bleed into the approach a company takes to hiring each generation. In this podcast, Gava Talent Solutions' President Bill Armstrong walks through some of the biggest stereotypes for Generations X, Y and Z. He provides tips for effectively hiring from within the…...

The right employee can make a positive impact on your company’s work environment, boosting productivity and morale. Yet, hiring the right employee is a challenging process involving more than simply scanning resumes and conducting interviews. It is key to remember that you get out of it what you put in,…...

By Jennifer Maxson Have you ever considered being a contractor for an employment agency? Most of us are hesitant because we need health and other benefits that come with a permanent position. On the other hand, the thought of exploring different types of jobs, having flexibility in the daily work…...

by Preeti Lokagariwar As organizations grow, staffing complexities follow. However, talent acquisition has morphed into a highly complex and specialized function that human resources departments may need assistance with managing. It demands a lot of time and expense from hiring managers and HR teams alike, and it can directly impact…...

by Rick Giorgetti Most business executives would agree that people are a key asset to a company’s success. Therefore, talent attraction and acquisition become crucial. There are the regular and normal challenges one faces in the hiring process: competition, increasing compensation, Bay Area cost of living, and more. On top…...

AI for human resources is here to stay and it’s being used all around the world in a variety of ways, including interviewing. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with Globig for this series of AI podcasts. Listen to the previous podcasts in this series: Using AI for…...

Paychecks: Is an employee requesting paychecks via mail? This is feasible as long as you take note of your state labor laws. For example, if a state specifies employees need to be paid bi-weekly, employers must mail the paychecks with that time frame in mind. Overtime Qualifications: The Fair Labor Standards Act…...

Starting a new job, employees can be filled with mixed feelings and expectations. Without a solid onboarding process, the initial days and weeks can feel demanding or tiresome for new hires. Done right, onboarding can get new employees up to speed faster, understanding of the company culture, and excited to…...

Individuals who are not actively looking for a job are considered passive candidates. It is likely they are content in their current role; however, they are likely to make a career move if a better opportunity arises. Here are some tips to improve your chances of recruiting passive talent. Employer…...

We all know that artificial intelligence is a hot topic as an innovative technology. It is also paradigm shifting, raising complex questions about how to manage and thrive in this rapidly changing world. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong is featured in this Globig podcast discussing recruiting and profiling using…...

Finding a perfect candidate for a job opening is always a difficult task for recruiters; from going through hundreds of LinkedIn profiles to approaching candidates to finally hiring them. LinkedIn’s Inmail lets recruiters send a personal message to candidates that they feel suit the job description. However, sending an unsolicited…...

The Client Our Client, a technological leader in lithium-ion battery production, created a new battery platform to encourage innovation in materials, design, production, and packaging. The company increases enterprise value through their innovative products, high-volume production, and global commercialization. The Vision Founded in 2007, our Client secured investments from tech giants…...

Hiring new people internally can often be exhausting, costly, and time-consuming. Just finding the right candidates can be challenging, nevertheless securing them. Outsourcing the recruitment function can help you identify and secure one of your organization’s most important assets: its people. Employers can outsource a selection of jobs or department…...

For years you have been told the importance of diversity in the workplace. You have attended conferences and held trainings on how to hire a diverse workforce. You have truly committed yourself to recruiting a diverse group of employees. However, the challenge remains for employers who wish to achieve this:…...

The phenomenal growth of the talent market, in part due to the accessibility of a global talent pool, has brought many benefits, but also complexities. Across industries, businesses are facing a tough time hiring the required talent. Expectations of both employers and employees are also rising, especially with the growing…...

The world of HR is changing rapidly – from predictive analysis to implementing efficient human resources processes and all these trends are likely to bring transformational changes to HR landscape. As an HR professional you aim to maximize employee productivity, streamline HR processes, and enhance career development. Here are 4…...

Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with CEO and Founder of Globig, Anke Corbin to discuss tips for successfully recruiting and hiring international employees. Some of the topics covered in this podcast are listed below. How companies should prepare prior to setting out to recruit candidates internationally. Characteristics…...

Workplaces across the US are running into unprecedented issues in integrating more than one generation of employees into a cohesive work environment. Improved safety in the workplace; technological innovations in the fields of health and medicine; economic uncertainty; and stagnating wages have prompted employees to stay in the workforce longer.…...

Wage inequality has been a hotly debated topic in the United States for longer than many realize. It has recently presented itself once again as a prominent issue in the wake of new equal-pay legislation and the public opinion surrounding it. An article published by the Washington Post in 2016…...

As competition for the best talent heats up, more and more employers are looking for better, more efficient options to acquire talent without having to build an internal army of recruiters. Enter Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – a highly effective recruitment practice that has been successfully adopted by companies like…...

You Need to Create an Excellent Applicant Experience These days, the applicant experience is more important than ever before. Candidates often decide to work with an employer based on a positive selection experience rather than pay and perks alone. The virtual platform has opened new avenues for applicants to share…...

It is not rare to hear stories of companies with high employee turnover and repetitive hiring – whether they are small or large, local or global, young or old. Why do so many entrepreneurs and managers go through hiring experiences that fall short of their expectations? What is the difference…...

Orientation and onboarding are two crucial aspects of mobilizing your workforce. On one hand, onboarding is a detailed process lasting anywhere from 6 to 12 months – involving documentation, project alignment, training and more. On the other hand, the objective of orientation is to familiarize an employee with the overall…...